What is the largest source of electricity in India?

Thermal power is the "largest" source of power in India. There are different types of thermal power plants based on the fuel that are used to generate the steam such as coal, gas, and diesel, natural gas. About 71% of electricity consumed in India is generated by thermal power plants.
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Which is the largest source of power in India?

In India, power is generated from conventional (Thermal, Nuclear & Hydro) and renewable sources (Wind, Solar, Biomass etc.). However, Major production of Electricity is achieved through coal a thermal power plant which is around 75% of the total power generation.
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What is the largest source of electricity?

Fossil fuels are the largest sources of energy for electricity generation
  • Natural gas was the largest source—about 38%—of U.S. electricity generation in 2021. ...
  • Coal was the second-largest energy source for U.S. electricity generation in 2021—about 22%.
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What is the second largest source of energy?

Renewable electricity generation outpaced natural gas this month to become the second largest source of electricity worldwide, according to the International Energy Agency.
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Which is the source of electricity?

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, most of the nation's electricity was generated by natural gas, nuclear energy, and coal in 2020. Electricity is also produced from renewable sources such as wind, hydropower, solar power, biomass, wind, and geothermal.
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भारत में बिजली उत्पादन पर एक नज़र A look at electricity generation in India



Which of the following is the main source of energy in India?

India is one of the largest producer and consumer of coal in the world, with estimated reserves of around 344.02 billion tonnes (as of 2020). Coal supplies about 51.9 % of the country's total production of energy by commercial sources.
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Which state is called powerhouse of India?

“Maharashtra is the powerhouse of India…
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Which state has best culture in India?

Those looking for culturally rich states of India, Rajasthan, Punjab, Gujarat, Haryana and Bihar top the charts. The locals of these states follow their cultures and religions by heart which can be seen in their traditional attires, festivals and lifestyle.
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Which sport is best in India?

Cricket has been the most popular sport in India, the country has hosted and won the Cricket World Cup on multiple occasions. Field hockey is the most successful sport for India at the Olympic Games; the Indian men's team have won thirteen Olympic medals including eight gold medals.
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Which Indian state loves football the most?

Back in June 2020, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) released the 'Performance Assessment for States' with West Bengal topping the charts with Maharashtra and Kerala also impressing among the states that have FIFA-backed development project.
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Which is the most commonly used source of energy in India Why?

Coal, which accounted for 74% of India's electric generation in 2018, is the cheapest and most abundant power source for the country. Renewable energy made up the second-largest portion (18%) of power generation and is the fastest-growing power source.
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Which is the major energy source to meet the Indian energy demand?

Coal is the most important and abundant fossil fuel in India. It accounts for 55% of the country's energy need. The country's industrial heritage was built upon indigenous coal. Commercial primary energy consumption in India has grown by about 700% in the last four decades.
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Which state is best for cricket?

Maharashtra has played a dominant role in Indian cricket for decades. The state has produced legends of the game like Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar. There have also been times when as many as six players in India's playing XI were from Maharashtra or Mumbai to be precise.
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Which city is known as sports city of India?

Ahmedabad to be known as 'sports city' of India, will get a new sports complex at Naranpura: Amit Shah.
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What is the sports capital of India?

Thanks to its efforts in hosting the majority of international tournaments, the Indian state of Odisha is now being termed the sports capital of India.
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Which game is known as Poona?

The first informal set of rules of badminton — initially called 'Poona' – were formed in India by the British colonists in 1867. Later, as the British officers took the game back home, it acquired the name of Badminton after the country estate of Duke of Beaufort.
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Is Punjab a sports city?

Jalandhar to be country's first sports city.
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What is the old name of Meerut?

History of Meerut

Legend has it that the city was once known as 'Maya Rashtra' in ancient times and it is believed that Mandodri, the wife of Ravana, belonged to this place. The city has found some traces from the Indus Valley Civilization as well.
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What was the old name of up?

Since 1902, the province was known as the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh; which in 1937 was shortened to United Province or UP. Within days of Independence, the UP legislature began debating a "suitable name". Nearly 20 names emerged but consensus eluded for long.
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Which state has most cricketer?

Maharashtra alone has produced 78 Test cricketers, the highest among any state by far and most are proponents of the Mumbai school of cricket and its successful Ranji side. Of India's 292 Test players, more than half (162) have come Maharashtra, Gujarat, Punjab and Tamil Nadu.
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Which state in India has more cricket fans?

#1 Maharashtra

The reason why Maharashtra has been one of the most successful states in cricket is because of the distinct character and style of the Bombay school of cricket. Cricket is a dream in Bombay as it is played in every by-lane.
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What is Indias electricity demand?

According to the power ministry, peak-power demand in India surged to a record high on Thursday and is seen rising by as much as 8% next month. Electricity supply fell short of demand by 1.88 billion units, or 1.6%, during the first 27 days of April as per the news agency Reuters.
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